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Native Instruments Massive 1.3.0
Native Instrument Massive 1.3.0 is a semi-modular wavetable synthesizer with lots of routing flexibility and a wealth of modulation and control options. Wavetable synthesis is seeing a resurgence in popularity lately, and Massive's oscillators are some of the best implementations of the concept I've seen. However, the sound generation technique is not the main area where the synth aims to break new ground. The high-end engine delivers pure quality, lending an undeniable virtue and character to even the most saturated of sounds.
Native Instrument Massive 1.3.0 has been designed to pack an unusually large number of highly versatile modulators into a fast and understandable user interface. But where Massive really aims to plant its flag is on the high-ground of sound quality.
When I visited Native's headquarters in August, Massive's Product Manager told us that their top priority was to take a leap in sonic quality, even if this meant pushing even recent computers to their limits. The result is a synth that really does reach unprecedented heights in sound quality for a virtual instrument, but gives your computer a thorough workout getting there.